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Pinworm problem
I took Zentel (albendazole) for suspected pinworm infection. My anal itching/crawling sensation disappeared after the first dose but returned on the sixth day and has persisted. Can i take 2nd dose after 7 days?
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After 14 days
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After 14 days you can take the next dose.
Avoid excessive Maida and it's products.
And add yoghurt,fresh curd in your diet
Stay hydrated.
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History written is not enough. I need to enquire more. Pls opt for CONSULTATION
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Yes you can take tab bandy plus od hs for 3 days
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A second dose of albendazole is given 2 weeks after the first for pinworm, but tching can have other causes please book a consultation for confirmation and appropriate treatment.
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Tab bany plus one before breakfast with one glass of water. Locally apply
XYLOCAIN GEL BY INDEX FINGER.
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Ms. Preeti Choudhary
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Repeat after 2 weeks
If itching persists consult a physician directly and rule out other causes and avoid self medication
Next Steps
Maintain hand hygiene and wash garments regularly
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Alisha Bansal
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Gwalior
Minimum 14 days
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk .do connect and consult
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Praful Mahamuni
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20 yrs exp
Nagpur
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Dr. Lekha Rajeevan
General Physician
40 yrs exp
Ernakulam
After 4 weeks you can take another dose and then every 6 months.deworm all family members.cut nails.proper hygiene after using toilet, wash clothes in boiling water,wash fruits and vegetables well,avoid hotel food
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Itching coming back on the sixth day after albendazole often means reinfection, not treatment failure. Pinworm eggs survive on hands, nails, underwear and bedding for days, so reinfecting yourself is very common even after the medicine works the first time.
Next Steps
Please ask your doctor or pharmacist whether and when a second dose makes sense for you, since the right spacing depends on the product. Alongside any repeat dose, wash bedding and underwear in hot water daily, trim nails short, and wash hands well after using the toilet.
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See a doctor if the itching is severe, there is bleeding, or it does not settle even after hygiene steps and a doctor-advised repeat dose.
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